Fish Dam Creek Park
Fish Dam Creek Park is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in North Carolina. Hookups: water.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- North Carolina
- Coordinates
- 36.13694, -81.22611
- Hookups
- Water
- Activities
- Biking, Birding, Day Use Area, Hiking, Picnicking, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 336-921-3390
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Fish Dam Creek Park
Overview Fish Dam Creek Shelter is located directly adjacent to W Kerr Scott's Dam. This shelter features horseshoe pits, and has a panoramic view of the reservoir. Recreation The 1,475-acre reservoir offers excellent boating, canoeing, kayaking and swimming opportunities. Anglers will find channel catfish, large and smallmouth bass, bluegill, threadfin shad, spotted bass, striped bass, and hybrid striped bass. Miles of multi-use trails, that allow hiking and mountain biking, surround the lake, including the Dark Mountain Trail which can be accessed from the shelter. The Warrior Creek and Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail feature an additional 25 miles of trails. Facilities The Fish Dam Creek shelter offers eight, 8-foot picnic tables and one, 10-foot ADA-accessible picnic table. A water spigot and charcoal grill are close by. The electrial outlets currently do not work due to an underground problem. Along with scenic views, you can enjoy other park amenities which include horseshoe pits, grill, vault toilets, hiking trails and five mini-shelters (first come-first serve). (The power to this shelter is currently off) Natural Features The gentle Yadkin River flows through its scenic namesake valley in the foothills of the eastern Blue Ridge Mountains. Forests of mixed hardwoods, including sycamore, poplar, oak and hickory, cover the region. Wildlife is abundant in the valley. White-tailed deer, black bear, eastern cottontails and more can be found among the hi
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- North Carolina Division of Parks & Recreation · 20 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Stop & Save Convenience · 38 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W. Kerr Scott Visitor Assistance Center Conference Room | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 0.4 mi | — | Electric |
| Dam Site Shelter | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 0.5 mi | — | No hookups |
| Berry Mountain Park Shelter | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 1.4 mi | — | No hookups |
| Bandit's Roost Campground | RV park | 1.7 mi | — | — |
| Bandits Roost | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 1.7 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Rivers Edge Park | RV park | 1.9 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.